Tag Archives: agricultural communications

Students build a school, while feds fake a lake

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Owen Roberts

If you’re in the mood for shopping — and what Canadian isn’t, given our soaring debt levels — consider these items: One Lockheed Martin F-35 jet fighter: $148 million. Fake lake media centre, G20 summit: $1.9 million. School in Nicaragua, … Continue reading →

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Topics announced for young speakers competition

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Owen Roberts

Topics were announced today for the 27th annual Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, taking place Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The five topics are: • Dynamic careers in agriculture and agri-food beyond … Continue reading →

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Excellent new Agriguide available online or as hard copy

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Owen Roberts

I’m impressed with the contents and appearance of the new directory of Canadian agricultural associations, called the Agriguide, produced by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council. This online, searchable database contains contact information and a brief description of 500 not-for-profit … Continue reading →

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